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Faculty Credentials : Fall 2007
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1. Walter B Barnes (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA PROD.-LOGISTICS MGMT. -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1978)
  • MED READING -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • Reading 24+
  • Higher Education Leadership 24+
  • English as a Second Language 12
  • Learning Resource Specialist 21
  • Curriculum and Instruction 12
  • My years of service as a reading/language arts teacher in K-12 and a reading education instructor at SHSU make me highly qualified to teach the developmental reading classes. My general experience as a classroom teacher, both in public education and at the postsecondary level, make me highly qualified to teach the SAM 136 Education Cohort.
  • My Texas teacher certifications are also evidence that I can teach the developmental reading course and be responsive to the ethnic diversity. I am certified in elementary education (1-6) and elementary reading (1-6), as a learning resource specialist (K-12), in content area reading (6-12), and English as a Second Language (K-12). I also have Dyslexia Certification from Niehaus Learning Center in Houston. These same certifications are beneficial in my SAM 136 Education Cohort.
  • As I was completing my ed. program at SHSU in 1990, I was selected in the top ten education majors and in the top three reading students. Also, I won campus awards for six of the ten years I worked in Conroe ISD.I was chose Humanatarian of the Year four times, 1992-93, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99. This award was given to one person on each campus for promoting education, school spirit, and civic responsibility to parents and students. I was awarded the Teacher of the Year award in 2000-01 and 2002-03. This award was given to the teacher with exemplary classroom practices and procedures that promoted student learning. In the spring of 2001, I was awarded the Rotory Club of The Woodlands Vocational Educator Award for Fall 2000 because of my work with the Interact Club, a high school civic organization. These awards are evidence that I am interested in student learning, growth, and development both in and out of the classroom. I practice the same student-centered strategies at SHSU.
  • I have the ability to relate to young adults, especially those who are considered "at-risk." I work diligently to help this group of students gain the strategies and confidence to be successful academically. The scores and comments on my teacher evaluations from developmental reading students each semester are continued evidence that I have the academic background and personal disposition to help these students become more academically adept. Because of the education I received at SHSU and my dispositions for working with young adults, I am qualified to teach both developmental reading and the SAM 136 Cohort. Although I have not completed work on my dissertation, I am ABD on my doctorate in higher education executive leadership, which has allowed me to learn valuable information about university administration and leadership. From my doctoral studies, I am better qualified to assist students in decision making processes at the postsecondary level.
2. Elizabeth Hayen Charrier (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO(1997)
  • MA CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- WHEATON COLLEGE(1999)
  • PSYD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- WHEATON COLLEGE(2002)
  • Licensed Psychologist - Texas
  • Provide counseling and outreach programs that address issues relevant to the SAM 136 class.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
3. John O Charrier III (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- LOUISIANA COLLEGE(1994)
  • MA CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- WHEATON COLLEGE(1996)
  • MA THEOLOGICAL STUDIES -- WHEATON COLLEGE(2003)
  • PSYD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- WHEATON COLLEGE(2004)
  • Licensed Psychologist (Texas)
  • Provide counseling and outreach programs that address issues relevant to the SAM 136 class.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
4. Frances Rachel Crawford (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ENGLISH -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • MA ENGLISH -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • English 24+
  • Certified as a Teacher Consultant by the Sam Houston Writing Project, 2005
  • “My Little Man,” “Miss Lucy,” “To John, With All My Love” (poetry). Third Story. Vol. 9 (2004).
  • Papers presented: “Virtual Space: Another Frontier.” (panel presentation) with Diane Dowdey. 2007 International Writing Center Association and South Central Writing Centers Association Joint Conference. April 12, 2007. Houston. “What Our Students Know About Grammar and How They Learned It.” College English Association Conference. April 7, 2006. San Antonio. “Defining A Successful Writing Center.” (panel presentation) with Diane Dowdey. Qualitative Research Network Workshop at the Conference on College Composition and Communication. March 25, 2006. Chicago. “What Is A Successful Writing Center?” (panel presentation) with Diane Dowdey. South Central Writing Centers Association Conference. February 24, 2006. Little Rock.
  • “Why Michael, Jose, LaShonda, Christopher, And Jennifer Don’t Know How To Edit: What Has Happened To America’s Future Grammarians?” Conference on College Composition and Communication. March 17, 2005. San Francisco. Review by Stephanie Vie available at http://wac.colostate.edu/atd/reviews/cccc2005/viewmessage.cfm?messageid=97). “Reaching The Community: Writing Center Staff Talk to High School English Teachers” (panel presentation) with Barbara Jones, and Diane Dowdey. South Central Writing Centers Association. March 5, 2005. Baton Rouge. “Whose Time Is It?” (panel presentation) with Penny Pitrucha, and Nathan Roberts. South Central Writing Centers Association. March 4, 2005. Baton Rouge.
5. Dana Lynn Grant (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA MANAGEMENT -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • MBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • I have over 10 years experience working directly with first year students in a residence life setting and assisting them in the transition from life with parents to independence.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
6. Teresa Anne Harvey (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA OFFICE ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1973)
  • MA SOCIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • Over 25 years of standardized test administration and personnel training experience.
  • 3 years experience teaching SAM 136
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
7. Nancy K Ilfrey (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS SPEECH AND HEARING THERAPY -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • MED SPECIAL EDUCATION OR GENERIC SPECIAL EDUCATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • 9 years experience working with First-Year Experience and Orientation.
  • 8 years experience teaching First-Year seminar courses.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
8. Tessalyn W Johnson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA HUMAN SCIENCES -- OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MED INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • Education 24+
  • 10 years experience in higher education as a Financial Aid Counselor and Academic Advisor.
  • I have a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership with a minor in Counseling.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
9. John Daniel Jordan (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PHILOSOPHY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • MA HISTORY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • History 24+
  • Curriculum & Instruction/Secondary Education 15
  • Library Science 12
  • Reading 3
  • Academic Mentor at the SAM Center responsible for aiding, mentoring, and monitoring students who either want or need academic advice.
  • Taught study skills classes on campus covering procrastination, test-taking methodology, reading strategies, note-taking skills, time management, and stress management techniques.
10. Pamela Smith Laughlin (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ENGLISH -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1978)
  • MED COUNSELING -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • Counseling 24+
  • Provide counseling and outreach programs that address issues relevant to the SAM 136 class.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
11. Karen Elizabeth Mcintush (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA POLITICAL SCIENCE -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • Education 24+
  • Texas State Teachers Certification for Secondary Social Studies Texas State Certification for School Principal
  • Have 7 years of public school teaching. Received appropriate training in pedagogy. Have had graduate training in education.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
12. Valerie P Muehsam (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA ACCOUNTING -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1988)
  • MBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • PHD ACCOUNTING -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • Statistics. To include courses in regression analysis, Analysis of Variance, Non-parametrics, Sampling, Descriptive and Inferencial Statistics 18
  • Econometrics 3
  • Regularly score in top 10% nationally using the IDEA teacher evaluation system. IDEA is a nationally bench-marked instrument based on faculty members teaching within the same broad-based discipline.
  • Earned the Excellence in Teaching Award for Sam Houston State University, 2003. One award per year and a faculty member may earn the award only once. Was a finalist four times.
  • Responsible for the college's AACSB accredited assessment efforts.
13. April K Murrie (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA POLITICAL SCIENCE -- HARDING UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • MSED HISTORY -- HARDING UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • Developed a study skills curriculum and taught study skills for 5 years in Virginia
  • Private tutor and consultant for families and students needing to develop study skills
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
14. Jessica Marie Payne (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • MA KINESIOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • EdD Educational Leadership 24+
  • Kinesiology 24+
  • 1995-1998:Participated in varsity collegiate volleyball and basketball
  • 6 years teaching experience in Kinesiology
  • Courses taught in Kinesiology: Kin 215, 113, 117, 114, 263, 368, 322
  • Dissertation focus: Student Retention
15. Sophia Decoffette Polk (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BFA RADIO, TV & FILM -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MA COUNSELING -- PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY(2001)
  • Over 11 years experience in higher education working with students in areas of admissions, athletic certification and residency.
  • Served on First-Year Experience Task Force.
  • Taught SAM 136 for 4 years.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
16. Julia M Shojaian (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • MS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • PSYD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working in three different universities. In these setttings, I provided counseling and outreach programs that addressed issues relevant to the SAM 136 class.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
17. Jocelyn Dannell Thomas (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS AGRICULTURE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • MS AGRICULTURE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • General Agriculture 24+
  • Agricultural Education 6
  • Secondary Education 6
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
  • Standard Teaching Certificate in Vocational Agriculture Production for Secondary Education.
  • Certified in M.B. Flippen and Associates Capturing Kids' Hearts to teach Teen Leadership.
  • Certified to teach in 3 advanced specialized areas; Horticulture Production, Agriculture Mechanics, and Work-Based Learning.
  • Certified trainer of trainers and teacher for The Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program.
  • I am an Education Specialist at Education Service Center, Region VI. I present workshops regularly to students, teachers, administrators, and para-professionals. These workshops include certifications, safety, assessments, educational changes from Legislation, and continuing education professional development.
  • Crisis Recovery Team - This is a team of specialists that help various school districts debrief and recover in any crisis situation involving the school district, teachers, students, and community.
  • IDEA Student evaluations from course taught in 2006 reflect top 10% in the areas of excellent teacher and excellent course when scored individually and compared to all classes in the IDEA Database.
  • As documented in the workshop database at Education Service Center, Region VI, I have scored 90% or greater out of 100% in every workshop that I have presented as reflected from evaluations completed by workshop participants.
  • I serve as a grant writer for educational funding and have been awarded 4 out of 6 State and Federal Grants in a two year period since June of 2005.
  • Certified trainer and teacher of a program called CHAMPS: A proactive and positive approach to classroom management. This is a National program designed to promote Safe and Civil Schools.
  • I have 5 Years of Teaching experience in Secondary Public Education at Huntsville High School.
  • I have 3 years of experience in Adult and Safety Education at Education Service Center, Region VI.
18. Stephen P Thompson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SPEECH COMMUNICATION -- EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA(1991)
  • MA COMMUNICATION STUDIES -- EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA(2007)
  • Recreation, Parks and Tourism 9
  • Director-The Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons 2000-2005
  • Lead Facilitator - Region 2 Student Government Association Leadership Conferences, US Department of Labor, 2000-2005
  • Presenter - Association of Outdoor Recreation Educators National Conference, November 2007
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
19. Joellen Newman Tipton (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA CRIMINOLOGY & CORRECTIONS -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1983)
  • MA CRIMINOLOGY & CORRECTIONS -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1988)
  • Taught course with similar curriculum at Texas A&M (EPSY 489)1988-90
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
20. Amber Elizabeth Van Roekel (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS BIOLOGY -- WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • MS COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
  • 12 years working in Higher Education.
  • 9 semesters teaching First Year/Freshman Seminar Courses.
21. Kristina L Vienne (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -- NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA(1999)
  • MA STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES -- NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA(2005)
  • EDD EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2010)
  • Ed. D Educational Leadership 24+
  • Taught multiple courses on financial management from basic to advanced.
  • 9 years experience in higher education administration working directly with students.
  • SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
  • Received Doctorate Degree in Education May 2010

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